Shirley Plantation, Charles City, Virginia, 1650This vintage photograph captures Shirley, a historic plantation located in Charles City County, Virginia. Constructed around 1650, the building exemplifies the architectural styles of its time, featuring prominent balconies and porches that enhance its southern charm. In 1660, it was granted to Colonel Edward Hill, a significant figure in Virginias early governance, as a member of the House of Burgesses. The estate later passed through marriage to

Her work provides valuable insights into early 20th-century architectural practices and the historical context of Charleston

The photograph serves as a valuable resource for understanding the historical context and architectural styles prevalent in early 19th-century Georgia

which was unfortunately ruined by fire

This vintage photograph captures the Charleston County Jail

The photograph is part of the Library of Congress collection and was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953

The Carnegie Survey aimed to document notable structures and their details across the Southern United States

Historic landowners map of Marlborough

and has served various purposes over the years

and businesses that shaped daily life around town in the 1870s

reflecting the architectural trends of the period

is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

and this piece contributes to the understanding of religious structures in the 19th century